Source to Sought 36C24626Q0746.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

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SUBJECT* Industry Request for Blood Bank Analyzers

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 23667

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24626Q0746

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-14-2026 8:00am EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

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PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6640

NAICS CODE* 621991

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Patsy Simpson Patsy.Simpson@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC)

508 Fulton Street Durham NC

POSTAL CODE 27705

COUNTRY USA

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This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposals, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists currently. The Government will not pay for any information solicited.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of the Durham VA Medical Center, is conducting market research for the purchase of blood bank analyzers.

Background The Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC) Blood Bank currently utilizes automated GEL technology as its primary mode of blood bank testing. This technology is preferred due to:

Established staff knowledge and extensive education in GEL testing methods Comfort and familiarity with automated GEL technology for daily operations Consistency ensured with a manual GEL backup system, which aligns test result interpretation with the automated GEL system

Purpose The Durham VAMC is seeking information from industry partners regarding available FDA-approved transfusion service analyzers. These analyzers will support continued GEL-based testing within the blood bank, facilitating operational continuity and high-quality patient care.

Requirements The Durham VAMC Blood Bank is seeking acquisition of two transfusion service analyzers, both FDA-approved, that must be capable of performing the following tests:

Blood type and screen testing Forward and reverse typing Antibody screening Antibody identification panels Unit confirmation Crossmatch testing (both immediate spin and AHG [Antihuman Globulin] phases)

Optional Capability:

Direct Antiglobulin Testing (DAT)

Industry Day Goals The Durham VAMC requests information from vendors regarding their products’ abilities to meet the above requirements, specifically with respect to GEL technology. The virtual industry day will serve as a forum to:

Explain current blood bank workflows and testing needs Receive technical presentations from vendors on analyzer capabilities Discuss operational integration and training requirements Address questions about compatibility with VA infrastructure

Submission Instructions Interested vendors are asked to respond with:

Information about GEL technology analyzers that meet the stated requirements Brochures or technical datasheets describing product features Specifics regarding FDA approval

Responses to this source sought notice should include the following: name and address of company, business size (large or small): identify whether or not firm falls into any of the following socioeconomic categories-8(a), HUBZone, Services Disabled Veteran-Owned/Veteran-Owned Small Business; provide a brief description of qualifications, capabilities statement, authorized distributor documentation, and any other pertinent information which demonstrates the ability to meet the above requirement.